What type of injuries will MOST likely occur if a passenger is wearing his or her lap belt above the pelvic bone during a frontal impact?

A) Pelvic and lumbar spine
B) Femur and thoracic spine
C) Kidney and thoracic spine
D) Abdominal and lumbar spine


Answer: D) Abdominal and lumbar spine

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Which of the following signs related to breathing would be most concerning to the EMT?

A) Respiratory rate of 18, complaint of weakness B) Respiratory rate of 22, chest expansion of 1 inch C) Respiratory rate of 10, speaking without difficulty D) Respiratory rate of 20, use of accessory muscles

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Dependent children of a worker killed on the job are eligible to receive death benefits until they:

obtain a full-time job. reach age 18. reach age 18, or 25 if enrolled as a full-time college student. reach age 21.

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A list of commonly used symbols, modifiers, and place-of-service codes appears inside the front cover of the CPT manual

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which tests require the use of a collection tube with a green stopper? 

A. Blood glucose tests B. Electrolyte studies C. Coagulation studies D. Blood cultures E. Hematology studies

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